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    A rough estimate of when firms applications open

    I've seen quite a few people posting on the forum, asking when applications open for X firm. There is no substitute for looking for yourself. Other than that, you are waiting on a website to collate the information for you. If this helps, here are last year's dates.
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    Manage your Vacation Scheme Applications - Spreadsheet Download

    Afternoon all, Please find attached the spreadsheet I used to manage my Vacation Scheme Applications last year, created in conjunction with my good friend at University. It was our baby. It contains: - Type of Firm (US, MC, etc) - Trainee Salary - NQ Salary - Rolling Apps - Direct Link to...
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    Open Days/Networking Events - My Recommendations & Strategy

    In my first year, I'll unashamedly admit - I was an open day and networking event regular. Any excuse to visit a firm, eat some canapes and enjoy some free drink - I was there! Having experienced countless talks and spoken with what seemed to be an infinite amount of graduate recruitment...
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    Commercial Awareness - Podcast Thread

    Hey everyone. Commercial Awareness is not something you can cram. It is built up over time and is the result of how you engage with the business world that exists around you. If any of you are like me, I hate reading! So, I found my particular method of increasing commercial awareness was...
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    First Year Open Days/Schemes - A list?

    Good morning all, Having seen the great work that has been done on compiling the Winter Vacation Scheme list, I was wondering: Is there a First Year Open Day/Scheme equivalent? If not, I do not mind starting one. I have a list from some previous research that I had drawn up but it lacks the...
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    UK vs US - The fundamental differences in firms

    Good afternoon, I have been interested in what the key differences are between UK and US firms operating in London. Whilst I don't necessarily want to be spoon-fed the answer, could someone possibly point me in the direction of where I may be conduct some meaningful research, aside from merely...

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